The Spree of 83
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06Y3VGRGC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 338 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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#RememberFreddy #TheSpreeof83. Helping Freddy tell his story are exclusive interviews from fellow country music legends WILLIE NELSON, MERLE HAGGARD, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, The Voice finalist/Powers' protégé Mary Sarah, and hosts of other Nashville luminaries. Featuring Exclusive Commentary from Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson. Cast of Characters: Freddy and Catherine Powers, Norma Powers-Marlow, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Paul Buskirk, Coach Darryl Royal, Ann Reynolds, Bill McDavid, Marc Oswald, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, Biff Adams, Mary Sarah, Pauline Reese, Linda Mitchell, Sonny Throckmorton, Joe Gilchrist, John McGinnis Sizing up Powers' influence on country music, Country Music Television has noted that throughout his 50-year career, Powers has "demonstrated a dedication to broadening the perimeters of country & western, particularly in creating a fusion of country honky-tonk and swing jazz. Foreword by Tanya Tucker. Th
Well Written with Stories, Song Lyrics. Love and Laughter. Freddy Powers was probably the least known singer, picker, song writer in country music. He was best friends with Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. In fact, he sang Willie Nelson's very first song that he wrote. He and Hag worked together for many years, writing songs for themselves and for George Jones, Jane Fricke, and many others.This is a must-read for anyone who has enjoyed country music and loves to know the people who have given their lives over to it.Starting with a forew. Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is entertaining, enlightening, and just plain fun to read.Times were different in ‘83. . no 7 said Times were different in ‘8Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is entertaining, enlightening, and just plain fun to read.Times were different in ‘83. . and funny stories were many. “The Spree pf ‘8Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is entertaining, enlightening, and just plain fun to read.Times were different in ‘83. . ” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is entertaining, enlightening, and just plain fun to read.Times were different in ‘8Times were different in ‘83 and funny stories were many “The Spree pf ‘83” is a conversation with music greats. The cast of characters contains headliners of country music and TV. The book approximates having a casual conversation with old friends on the patio, talking, reminiscing, and sharing jokes and funny stories, except that these old friends are the giants of country music. Eavesdropping on these personal reflections is entertaining, enlightening, and just plain fun to read.Times were different in ‘83. . . . He didn't need to be the headliner but he loved to be on stage * I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.The Spree of 83 is an interesting book. If you haven't heard of Freddy Powers, have you ever heard of Merle Haggard? Or maybe Willie Nelson? Freddy Powers was the yin to their yang. Freddy was a prolific songwriter. He was a patriot and served in the Marines. He was a prankster as a child and a joker as an adult. Freddy was, according to Willie Nelson, one of the "best rhythm guitar players". He didn't need